Side effects of QT Tablet

How to use QT Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. It is better to take QT 100mg Tablet empty stomach (1 hour before food or 2 hours after food).

How QT Tablet works

Qt 100mg tablet is an atypical antipsychotic. It works by modulating the action of certain chemical messengers in the brain that affects thoughts.

In Depth Information on QT Tablet

Expert advice for QT Tablet

Do not take quetiapine if you have allergy to quetiapine or any of the ingredients of the medicine.

Do check your weight at regular intervals as quetiapine is known to cause weight gain.

Do not drive or use any tools or machines unless you know how quetiapine affect you; this is because quetiapine is known cause sleepiness.

Do not stop quetiapine abruptly; do inform your doctor as he/she would decide and reduce the dose gradually for 1 to 2 weeks before stopping.

Do get your blood checked at regular intervals, as suggested by your doctor, as many of the side-effects of quetiapine are noted only when a blood test is done.

Do inform your doctor if you are going for urine drug screening. This is because your urine may cause positive results for methadone or certain drugs for depression called tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) when some test methods are used, even though you may not be taking methadone or TCAs. Hence, a different test method may be used for you.

Take special precaution if you suffer from have ever suffered any brain damage or coma, epilepsy or convulsions; muscle weakness (a disease called myasthenia gravis).

Take special precaution while taking quetiapine if you observe symptoms of neuroleptic malignant syndrome (a combination of fever, severe muscle stiffness, sweating or a lowered level of consciousness); long-lasting and painful erection (priapism); uncontrollable movements (mainly of your face or tongue), fits, suicidal thoughts, or dizziness.

Quetiapine is not recommended in children and adolescents below 18 years of age.

Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

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Lactation

CAUTION

QT 100mg Tablet is probably usafe to use during lactation.

Limited human data suggests that the drug could represent a significant risk to the baby.

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Driving

QT 100mg Tablet may make you feel dizzy, sleepy, tired, or d

ecrease alertness. If this happens, do not drive.

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Kidney

QT 100mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kid

ney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of QT 100mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.